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*2x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s | *2x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s | ||
|BV (1.0)=1,884<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 110</ref> | |BV (1.0)=1,884<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 110</ref> | ||
| − | |BV (2.0)=2,236<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 235</ref> | + | |BV (2.0)=2,236<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 235</ref><ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 158-159, "Stalking Spider 'Mech Profile"</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | After obtaining the husk of an [[Inner Sphere]] ''[[Tarantula]]'', [[Clan Cloud Cobra]] scientists decided to use it as the basis for a quadruped [[BattleMech]]. The 'Mech received the name '''''Stalking Spider''''' because it mounts enough [[jump jet]]s in the legs to rocket it 150 meters in one jump. Because the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] must move the legs during the jump, it appears that the design is crawling through the air like a spider, making it very impressive during drops. The ''Stalking Spider'' also uses [[MASC]] to move up to 119 km/h in short bursts. In addition to its respectable speed, the 'Mech is protected by eight tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor, and it uses eleven [[double heat sink]]s to manage its heat. | + | After obtaining the husk of an [[Inner Sphere]] ''[[Tarantula]]'', [[Clan Cloud Cobra]] scientists decided to use it as the basis for a quadruped [[BattleMech]]. The 'Mech received the name '''''Stalking Spider''''' because it mounts enough [[jump jet]]s in the legs to rocket it 150 meters in one jump. Because the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] must move the legs during the jump, it appears that the design is crawling through the air like a spider, making it very impressive during drops. The ''Stalking Spider'' also uses [[MASC]] to move up to 119 km/h in short bursts. In addition to its respectable speed, the 'Mech is protected by eight tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor, and it uses eleven [[double heat sink]]s to manage its heat.<ref name=TRO3060/> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The big gun on the ''Stalking Spider'' is its Type DDS "Kingston" [[ER PPC]], which allows it deal a strong strike from long ranges. For close-up work, it has a pair of CCWP-14 [[SRM-4]] launchers and a pair of Series PPS-XIX [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. While the design can build a significant amount of heat if the MechWarrior constantly [[alpha strike]]s, an experienced pilot should be able to manage the ''Stalking Spider'''s heat easily. The design can stay at long range and snipe with its PPC, then quickly close to finish off an opponent with its pulse lasers and missiles. | + | The big gun on the ''Stalking Spider'' is its Type DDS "Kingston" [[ER PPC]], which allows it deal a strong strike from long ranges. For close-up work, it has a pair of CCWP-14 [[SRM-4]] launchers and a pair of Series PPS-XIX [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. While the design can build a significant amount of heat if the MechWarrior constantly [[alpha strike]]s, an experienced pilot should be able to manage the ''Stalking Spider'''s heat easily. The design can stay at long range and snipe with its PPC, then quickly close to finish off an opponent with its pulse lasers and missiles.<ref name=TRO3060/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*''[[Combat Operations]]'' | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
| − | *''[ | + | *''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' |
*''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' | ||
*''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' | ||
Revision as of 19:31, 13 November 2011
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Constantin Assembly Plant M27A-E, Homer |
| Model | SSR |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 5,814,500 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 50 tons |
| Chassis | Type QX745-50 Mod. III |
| Armor | Compound RSH5 Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Fusion Standard 250 Mk. IX |
| Communications System | Build 1700/1 Tacticom |
| Speed | 86 km/h (119 km/h with MASC) |
| Jump Jets | BMP Series XXI Mod. 12 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,884[1] |
| BV (2.0) | 2,236[2][3] |
Description
After obtaining the husk of an Inner Sphere Tarantula, Clan Cloud Cobra scientists decided to use it as the basis for a quadruped BattleMech. The 'Mech received the name Stalking Spider because it mounts enough jump jets in the legs to rocket it 150 meters in one jump. Because the MechWarrior must move the legs during the jump, it appears that the design is crawling through the air like a spider, making it very impressive during drops. The Stalking Spider also uses MASC to move up to 119 km/h in short bursts. In addition to its respectable speed, the 'Mech is protected by eight tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor, and it uses eleven double heat sinks to manage its heat.[3]
Armament
The big gun on the Stalking Spider is its Type DDS "Kingston" ER PPC, which allows it deal a strong strike from long ranges. For close-up work, it has a pair of CCWP-14 SRM-4 launchers and a pair of Series PPS-XIX Medium Pulse Lasers. While the design can build a significant amount of heat if the MechWarrior constantly alpha strikes, an experienced pilot should be able to manage the Stalking Spider's heat easily. The design can stay at long range and snipe with its PPC, then quickly close to finish off an opponent with its pulse lasers and missiles.[3]
Variants
- Stalking Spider 2 - This variant of the Stalking Spider removes the PPC and missiles, but retains the pulse lasers. It adds a Heavy Large Laser and a Targeting Computer to direct the 'Mech's laser fire. This hunter-killer is aided by the inclusion of an Active Probe and TAG. An additional double heat sink keeps heat levels manageable. BV (1.0) = 1,735, BV (2.0) = 2,056[4]
- Stalking Spider 3 - This variant was introduced during the torrent fighting of the Jihad. Principle improvement to the design is installation of eight Improved Jump Jets. The 'Mech long-range abilities have been considerly been reduced, due to removal larger weapons. The original design's number of Double Heat Sinks & the two Medium Pulse Lasers been retained, while adding a single SRM 6 Launcher & pair of Heavy Small Lasers. A ton of ammunition has been given to SRM launcher and additional armor was added. BV (2.0) = 1,643[5]